by ASCERA | Jun 10, 2026 | Blog
If you've delivered more than a handful of CMMC assessments, you already know that a significant chunk of your time has nothing to do with cybersecurity expertise and everything to do with endurance.Copying artifact names. Pasting them into spreadsheets. Uploading...
by ASCERA | May 5, 2026 | Blog
Table of Contents What is AU.L2-3.3.4? Understanding Logging Failures Assessment Objectives Spirit of the Control NIST 800-171 R2 Discussion Common Ways to Meet It What Assessors Look For Assessment Methods Remediation Recommendation Connected Controls How ASCERA...
by ASCERA | Mar 31, 2026 | Blog
What is a System Security Plan (SSP)?A System Security Plan (SSP) is a comprehensive, living document that explains how your organization protects Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within a specific system. It describes what NIST 800-171 security controls are...
by ASCERA | Feb 27, 2026 | Webinars
Scroll down to watch! Tired of dealing with spreadsheet chaos, manual tracking, and disjointed tools as you prepare for CMMC? In this live conversation, Eric Skiff, former CTO and CISO of PSI, shares what finally pushed his team to move away from manual tracking and...
by ASCERA | Dec 22, 2025 | Blog
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a core security requirement in NIST SP 800-171; however, it’s also one of the most frequently misinterpreted controls. This guide breaks down what 3.5.3 means in plain language, and then walks through what implementation and...
